On June 5, Almaty hosted the Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2025 — the main event in the venture industry, investment funds, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and creative industry in Eurasia!

The Ritz-Carlton Almaty brought together the largest investors, businessmen, heads of major companies, global and leading regional experts, startups, media, etc. In total, more than 1,000 participants.

The main topics of the forum:

• Artificial intelligence and the future of venture;
• Exit and M&A as new growth points;
• Creative economy as a driver of technology investments;
• The role of funds of funds and institutional capital in the transformation of the VC market;
• Corporate innovation and integration of startups;
• Real estate investments.

Akylbek was invited as a speaker and held a 30-minute workshop for forum participants, including startup investors and all interested parties.

Business leaders also spoke at the forum - Margulan Seisembayev, Eldar Abdrazakov, Murat Abdrakhmanov, as well as heads of the EBRD, financial institutions, investment funds, major foreign and local companies.

Zan Hub Partner Ilmira Yuldasheva was also among the participants at the forum.